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Guest Blog: Mike and Fiona Enjoy Lion Sightings at nThambo Tree Camp

Mike and Fiona left Umkumbe Safari Lodge and headed for nThambo Tree Camp in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Here is their account of life at the nThambo Tree Camp. "Well here we are back at nThambo Tree Camp, it seems like only yesterday we were last here! We have[…]

Guest Blog: Mike and Fiona Arrive at Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Mike and Fiona Clark are repeat guests of ours that return annually to the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. This year, they broke the routine a bit and decided to stay at Umkumbe Safari Lodge in conjunction with their stay in the Klaserie. We encouraged them to explore the Sabi Sand[…]

Ross Pride vs NEW Trilogy of Lions: Next Few Days Could Be Crucial

When I was in the Klaserie drinking those drams of whisky with the Ross Pride of lions; I felt like there was something missing - and it wasn't ice in my drink. While watching the pride relaxing in the thicket it became clear what was missing - the two[…]

Video of the Southern Pride of Lions in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

When Dave Jackson spent time at Umkumbe Safari Lodge in January this year, in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, he was lucky enough to video the famous southern pride of lions. The mega-pride has grown in size and is currently 28 members strong. Four of the females gave birth[…]

New Lion Cubs Born in the Kalahari

A pregnant lioness is seen striving against the harsh semi-arid desert conditions trying to find a potential den site for her unborn cubs. She eventually finds a safe haven in a thicket of vegetation just 4 km outside of the Haina Kalahari Lodge. A few weeks later, she gives birth[…]

Hair-Raising Situation with a Puff Adder in the Kruger

Ranger Kevin Maclaughlin, from nThambo Tree Camp, came face to face with a venomous puff adder. Being an avid photographer and passionate herpetologist, he decided to get up close and personal with this beautiful creature. Dave Jackson captured this hair-raising situation with a puff adder in the Kruger on video.[…]

Adventures in the Klaserie: Guest Review of nThambo Tree Camp

Storytelling beneath the Stars: Campfire Chats

The Art of Tracking: Tips, Tricks, Signs and Wonderful Discoveries